Once again, they are blaming the breed and not the owner. My son and I were both attacked by dogs.....for me a german shepard AND a cocker spaniel, for my son, it was a cocker spaniel. We are both huge dog lovers, but would never want any breed banned. What is this world coming to when the attack is always on the most defenceless of creatures who cannot speak for themselves?

The Province

Councillor urges pit-bull ban after jogger hurt

September 13, 2004

A Vancouver councillor wants pit bulls banned following an attack on a woman as she jogged on the seawall.

Jane Roberts, who was bitten on the bottom and on her arm, said last night she would support a ban.

Coun. Tim Stevenson said he will ask city staff to prepare a report on the "advisability" of banning "these vicious animals" in Vancouver.

"Pit bulls don't suit urban environs," said Stevenson. "They attack for no reason -- whatever spooks them at the time.

"You never hear of a cocker spaniel or a Labrador attacking someone.

"People have to feel safe. To be having a leisurely jog on the seawall and get attacked . . . It makes everybody apprehensive.